Stop #7 (Flags of Sault Residents - Marker 0.5 km)A: A Thunderbird. A: It calls the thunders and lightning shoots from its eyes. It battles sea monsters in Lake Superior and keeps the area clean.

Stop #8 (The Welcome Arch)A: A gearwheel. Before the present logo was adopted, a wagon wheel was used.A: Roman numerals. They add up to 1938 (the year that construction on the original arch was completed).

Stop #9 (The Dedication Stone)A: W.H. Munro; 1912.A: 31.A: 3.

Stop #10 (Art Gallery of Algoma)A: Three Great Lakes - Superior, Michigan, and Huron.

Stop #11 (The Library)A: The sculpture at the Art Gallery (Algoma Blue).A: Orange.A: 1967.

Stop #12 (The Museum)A: Copper.A: The Museum’s Youtube channel.

Stop #13 (“Old Stone House” - Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site)A: Logs or wood.A: Because it could catch fire.A: b), Beaver. Beaver pelts were a valuable commodity and were often used by Europeans to make felt hats.

Stop #14 (Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre - Marker 1.0 km)A: True. This allows them to land in all seasons, even in remote places with no runways.A: Lightning.A: c), carrier pigeons. A small pigeon coop still exists on the roof of the Bushplane Heritage Centre - unused, of course! Can you spot it?

Audio TourAnimating the John Rowswell Hub Trail

Animating the John Rowswell Hub Trail Project Funders

The John Rowswell Hub Trail is a 22.5-kilometre non-motorized route that circles Sault Ste. Marie. This Audio Tour will take you to 14 locations along approximately 2 km of the Trail. On the Trail you will see distance marker signs at every half a kilometer (or approximately one third of a mile). The tour will guide you to stop at specific marker locations (for example, Trail marker 21.0 km) as well as other locations that are between distance markers or a short walk away from the Trail.

The John Rowswell Hub Trail is divided into seven sections, each of which has its own unique character. You will experience locations in three of the seven sections of the John Rowswell Hub Trail: Carmen’s Way, the Downtown Waterfront, and the Historic District. Each section of the Trail has a different Tail Companion that will ask you questions and challenge you. In the Audio Tour you will meet a bumblebee named Aamoo, Winnie Whitefish, and a fox named Rémi le Renard. The other four Trail Companions are waiting for you in the Trail Guide and the web portal at www.hubtrail.com.

The Audio Tour is one of three resources created by the Animating the John Rowswell Hub Trail Project, which celebrates the history, culture, and ecology of Sault Ste. Marie. You can also enjoy the complete Trail through a Trail Guide for children and families, and the interactive web portal.

Along the way you will see many historical designations, point of interest and public and community art. Maps highlighting these cultural assets are available at www.hubtrail.com.

Introduction to the Trail

her identity and culture?

Stop #14 (Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre - Marker 1.0 km)Think about it!What does a bushplane sound like when it’s flying or landing on the water?

Test your knowledge!Q: True or false: Some bushplanes can be fitted with wheels, floats, or skis.

Q: What natural occurrence starts forest fires?

Q: Before telephones were widely used, pilots relayed messages using radio and another form of communication. Was it a) internet; b) smoke signals; or c) carrier pigeons?

Stop #2 (The Locks)A: Lake Superior lies 6.4 metres, or 21 feet, higher than Lake Huron.A: The red standstone used in the construction of the five historic buildings on site was excavated from the canal during its construction from 1899 to 1895.A: Locking through the Sault Ste. Marie Canal is free of charge.A: No. The Powerhouse stopped generating electricity in 1942 when the Canal started purchasing AC power form the Great Lakes Power hydro-electric facility (now Brookfield). Some of the original equipment is still located inside the Powerhouse.

Stop #3 (The Rapids - Marker 21.5 km)A: Lake Superior and Lake Huron.A: Zebra mussels are found in all of the Great Lakes: Superior, Michigan, Huron, Ontario, and Erie.

Stop #4 (The Boardwalk - Marker 22.0 km)A: Whitefish.A: Spring and fall, when whitefish are feeding in rivers and other places with currents.A: True.

Stop #5 (Roberta Bondar - Marker 0.0 km)A: The Discovery.

Stop #6 (M.S. Norgoma)A: It is a combination of the words North and Algoma. Algoma is the name of the district where Sault Ste. Marie is located. A: Some say this is due to the erratic route the ship followed to the various ports of call. Others say it was associated with the ship because of the turkeys it carried from Manitoulin Island. Visit the Norgoma’s website for more information.

Animating the John Rowswell Hub Trail is a project led by NORDIK Institute in collaboration with the City of Sault Ste. Marie and in partnership with over 40 community organizations and individuals, including members of the Indigenous, Métis, and Francophone communities, representatives of the boards of education

About Animating the John Rowswell Hub Trail

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Answers

Look around for these two things!1. Can you spot Métis artist Will Morin’s sculpture “Dis-Car-Dead-Parts”? It is a totem pole made from recycled pieces of cars that are named after Indigenous tribes (such as Pontiac and Cherokee).

2. What year was the Art Gallery built? You’ll find the answer carved into a stone on the gallery wall near the front entrance. This kind of stone is called a cornerstone.

Stop #11 (The Library)Look around for these two things!1. At the front of the Centennial Library, you can see large beams of local steel. Do you see a big blue object nearby that uses steel in an artistic way?

2. What colour is the mosaic inside the front window?

Test your knowledge!Q: When was Canada’s Centennial year?

Stop #12 (The Museum)Test your knowledge!Q: What type of metal is the roof made out of?

Q: The museum can only display a limited number of artefacts at once. Where else can you learn about the museum’s collections?

Look around!Can you find a memorial plaque on a rock at the front of the museum? What does it say?

Think about it!Why is it important to preserve information about the past?

Stop #13 (“Old Stone House” - Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site)Test your knowledge!Q: Your Trail Companion, Rémi le Renard, asks: What is the second story of the Block House made of?

Q: Why is the summer kitchen separate from the Old Stone House?

Q: Which animal was most commonly traded? Was it a) Moose; b) Beaver; or c) Wolf?

Look around!How are these homes different from yours?

Think about it!Mananowe’s name was changed to Charlotte. What impact would this have had on

Take a moment to challenge yourself with activities at each tour stop. Can you complete them all? Answers are located at the back of this booklet.

Stop #1 (Mill Square - 75 Huron Street)Think about it!Aamoo your Trail Companion says: You will spot many types of buildings on this tour - from the modern Centennial Library to the Museum and the Old Stone House! How many architectural styles can you identify? Bzzzz!

Did you know?In 1899 the pulp tower was the tallest building in the Sault.In 1903, the windows of the general building were smashed by a mob of Clergue’s unpaid workers. Militia travelled all the way from Toronto to respond – but by the time they arrived, the riot was already over!

Stop #2 (The Locks)Test your knowledge!Q: What is the height difference between Lake Superior and Lake Huron?

Q: Where did the beautiful stone used to construct the buildings come from?

Q: How much does it cost to lock through the Sault Ste. Marie Canal?

Q: Does the Powerhouse still generate electricity?

Did you know?You may think you see three bridges at the west end of the canal, but one is actually a dam. The orange Emergency Swing Dam is the only one of its kind left in the world! Read the panels near the dam to learn more about its history and the role it played during the accident of 1909.

Stop #3 (The Rapids - Marker 21.5 km)Test your knowledge!Q: The St. Marys River links what two Great Lakes?

Q: Zebra mussels are an invasive marine species. Which Great Lake or Lakes contain zebra mussels?

and early childhood educators, families, and organizations from a diversity of sectors. The project aims to create learning opportunities for all ages; strengthen community identity; contribute to a place-based economy; and celebrate the history, culture, and natural environment of Sault Ste. Marie. Visit www.hubtrail.com for further details.

For comments, questions, or concerns, please contact the NORDIK Institute at www.nordikinstitute.com.

Audio Tour Activities

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Stop #7 (Flags of Sault Residents - Marker 0.5 km)Think about it!Winnie Whitefish asks: Can you think of a flag that is important to you?

What would you like to see on the waterfront? If you could plan the downtown, what would you include and why?

Look around!Explore the area in front of the Civic Centre. Can you spot the Anishinaabe flag? It is white with a red bird on it. Do you know what the bird is?

Before heading to the next location take time to wander around the Civic Centre grounds and enjoy the gazebo. Can you find the monument for injured workers? Look for the giant gears alongside the steps leading up to the Civic Centre.

Stop #8 (The Welcome Arch)Look around!Can you spot the circular Rotary Club logo on the Welcome Arch? Do you know what it represents?

Test your knowledge!Q: What do the letters under the Welcome Arch clock mean?

Stop #9 (The Dedication Stone)Test your knowledge!Q: Who was Sault Ste. Marie’s first mayor? When was he elected?

Q: How many mayors has Sault Ste. Marie had, including acting mayors? Was it 10; 22; or 31?

Q: How many female mayors has Sault Ste. Marie had, including acting mayors? Was it 3; 5; or 9?

Think about it!Can you think of other landmarks in Sault Ste. Marie that are named after its mayors? In the East Neighbourhood section of the Trail, you will find the John Rhodes Community Centre. John Rhodes was mayor of Sault Ste. Marie from 1969 to 1971, and later became a Member of Provincial Parliament. He was also a popular radio personality!

Stop #10 (Art Gallery of Algoma)Test your knowledge! Q: Pat Gladu’s colourful sculpture with three wavy lines, called Three Winds, represents which great bodies of water coming together?

Think about it!Winnie Whitefish asks: Which sculpture is your favourite? Why?

Think about it!What do you love most about the river?

Stop #4 (The Boardwalk - Marker 22.0 km)Test your knowledge!Q: “Attikamek,” meaning “caribou of the waters,” is Ojibwa for...

Q: Which seasons are best for catching whitefish?

Q: True or false? The famous American author Ernest Hemingway enjoyed fishing on the St. Marys River.

Stop #5 (Roberta Bondar - Marker 0.0 km)Test your knowledge!Q: What was the name of the space shuttle Roberta Bondar was on?

Look around for these two things!1. Do you see the Roberta Bondar Pavilion? Many community events and celebrations are held here. Go into the tent and look up. What does it feel like?

2. Do you know who Captain Feliciano Manzutti is? Read about him at the plaque beside the marina building.

Think about it!Where do you hold most of your family’s celebrations? Are they indoors or outdoors?

Did you know?This marina is the starting point of the bi-annual Trans-Superior Race, which runs from Sault Ste. Marie to Duluth, Minnesota. It is also the finishing point of Sault Ste. Marie’s yearly Tug Boat Race!

Stop #6 (M.S. Norgoma)Look around!How many anchors can you see on the Norgoma?

Test your knowledge!Q: What does the name “Norgoma” stand for?

Q: Why was the Norgoma’s route known as the “Turkey Trail?”

Think about it!Have you ever slept on a boat? Where were you going?

If you had a boat, what would you name it?

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